Herb Garden Indoors

When considering plants for the kitchen, the first things that spring to mind are herbs, and rightly so. No plant is more aromatic, and a supply of garden herbs within hands’ reach is not only decorative but extremely useful. Not that it is particularly easy to grow a complete herb garden indoors. Their natural habitat is, of course, out in the fresh air and a large number of herb varieties are perennials, thus winter-hardy and not accustomed to warmth. They prefer to grow in the open ground and enjoy fresh, moist air. Continue reading →

Complete Indoor Greenhouse

Plants bring a breath of life into every interior, and create a cheerful ‘lived-in’ atmosphere in the home with their natural beauty. When choosing your indoor plants, it wise to consider the conditions under which they will have to live. A sunny, south-facing windowsill for example, offers different possibilities than a dark hall or a frequently damp bathroom. No matter how attractive a plant may look in particular spot in the room, it will not flourish if it is not happy there. Continue reading →